compound
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Berry tells Cash he was driven to a government-owned villa in a grand compound.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026
Net worth is a measure of a household’s assets minus debts — reflecting the value of what they own, which has the potential to compound in value.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 7, 2026
As part of the agreement, Hims said it won’t compound GLP-1 medications like Zepbound in the future.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
In a new study, scientists found that sulforaphane, a naturally occurring compound in broccoli, can increase levels of frataxin, a protein that is present in insufficient amounts in people with Friedreich ataxia.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026
A large generator in the compound provided electricity, and there was running water.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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The EA said that despite increasing research into these compounds, "uncertainty remains regarding the toxicity of many PFAS".
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
American military compounds along the corniche here in Bahrain’s capital are dotted with the charred hulks of destroyed radars and communications installations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
Under the agreement, countries committed to replacing harmful compounds such as chlorofluorocarbons with alternatives that pose less danger to atmospheric ozone.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026
In doing so, they influence which microbes thrive and which chemical compounds are produced.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026
Mr. Landau starts talking about chemical compounds and genetic differences, and everyone is bouncing in their seats.
From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead
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Officials say international supply disruptions linked to the Iran war have compounded the problem, with banks struggling to honour letters of credit and some overseas suppliers demanding upfront payment.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
“Legally compounded arsenic is still arsenic,” said Shabbir Safdar, executive director of the Partnership for Safe Medicines, which represents the interests of the pharmaceutical and pharmacy sectors.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
After a shocking start, a bad call at the toss compounded by a wayward bowling performance across the first two hours, Australia roared back into the Test in the afternoon.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
“That insight, compounded with proven technologies, promises incredibly high efficacy when personalized.”
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
They compounded his misery by holding him back a grade.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
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To date, the vast majority of research on the six peptides now permitted for compounding has been in animals or individual cells and tissues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026
There is a compounding effect when share counts are reduced.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
Navy, and top officers are warning of worn out destroyers and compounding maintenance bills from months of heavy operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
That helped steady nerves among investors who have started to question the vast sums pumped into the AI build-out and when they will see returns, with the spike in borrowing costs compounding concerns.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
Traffic has been getting increasingly worse, and the GPS apps keep giving everyone the same alternate routes, just compounding the problem.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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